Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
echinocactus
Bear Grass
In German
echinocactus
Bärn-Gras
In French
echinocactus
ours Herbe
In Spanish
echinocactus
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Echinocactus
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
bear Grass
In Polish
Echinocactus
miś Trawa
In Latin
Echinocactus
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae